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YC54 BPO

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,326 mi
Last recorded103,326 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 BPO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 103,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2018 103,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 99,002 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 94,297 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wall perished and small cut

Offside Front tyre wall perished

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,070 miles

rear pads worn to 5mm

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres wearing slightly low on wear bar indicators

Pass 22 Jan 2011 52,540 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,671 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,077 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,165 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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YC54 BPO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 99,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC54 BPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC54 BPO registered?

YC54 BPO is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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